were used to
definitions
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were accustomed to; had become familiar with something in the past (plural or past tense)zh: 过去习惯于;过去对...习以为常(复数或过去时)
examples
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They were used to the cold weather, so they didn't complain.
他们过去习惯于寒冷天气,所以没有抱怨。